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The Picturebooks ‘Imaginary Horse’ CD/LP/DD 2014

2nd December 20143rd September 2019 Ollie Stygall 2014, Blues Rock, CD, Digital, Heavy Rock, Imaginary Horse, LP, Ollie Stygall, Review, RidingEasy Records, The Picturebooks

Bands like the White Stripes and The Black Keys have a lot to answer for. In their wake it seems

The Picturebooks Bring Raw Blues Infused Garage Rock To Roadburn Festival 2015

23rd October 2014 Lee Edwards 013 Venue, News, Roadburn, Roadburn 2015, Roadburn Festival 2015, The Picturebooks, Tilburg

Constantly pushing the limits of sound with an arsenal of self-modified instruments, Germany’s The Picturebooks tap into buzzy blues and

THE PICTUREBOOKS: New Album ‘Imaginary Horse’ Out Now & Full Stream Available; Euro Tour Continues

10th October 2014 Lee Edwards Audio Stream, Euro Tour 2014, Imaginary Horse, News, RidingEasy Records, The Picturebooks

It’s not surprising that THE PICTUREBOOKS recorded their 2014 album, Imaginary Horse, in the same garage where they regularly refurbish

Desertscene Upcoming Gigs: THE SHRINE + Skateboard Competition & THE PICTUREBOOKS

1st October 2014 Lee Edwards 100 Club, Camden, Desertscene, Gigs, London, News, Skateboard Competition, The Black Heart, The Picturebooks, The Shrine

London based promoters Desertscene, who are more infamously known for hosting the annual DesertFest, have a couple of up and

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Premiere: Ensemble Tikoro ‘Tortoise’ – New Album Lands 23rd October via Jangjang Records

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Enter the hypnotic, boundary-pushing world of Ensemble Tikoro as The Shaman premieres their formidable new full-length work, Tortoise, ahead of

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